Level 2 Award in Environmental Management
The Level 2 Award in Environmental Management offered by OXQUAL provides learners with practical knowledge of environmental responsibilities and the methods organisations can use to manage their environmental impact. The programme introduces environmental risk assessment, waste m...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Environmental Management offered by OXQUAL provides learners with practical knowledge of environmental responsibilities and the methods organisations can use to manage their environmental impact. The programme introduces environmental risk assessment, waste management, emergency preparedness, environmental management systems, auditing and sustainability practices.
Learners develop an understanding of how environmental considerations can be incorporated into everyday organisational activities. The course supports professionals who are responsible for improving environmental performance, maintaining appropriate documentation and promoting responsible use of resources.
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Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Introduction to Environmental Management
- Environmental responsibilities within organisations
- Environmental legislation and compliance awareness
- Identification of environmental aspects and impacts
- Environmental risk assessment
- Environmental risk-control measures
- Emergency preparedness for environmental incidents
- Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Introduction to ISO 14001 principles
- Waste minimisation and waste management
- Recycling and responsible disposal practices
- Environmental inspections and auditing
- Environmental documentation and record keeping
- Performance monitoring and continual improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Sustainability and responsible resource management
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Environmental Managers and Coordinators
- Health, Safety and Environment Personnel
- Facility Managers
- Compliance Officers
- Operations Managers
- Quality Assurance Professionals
- Sustainability Personnel
- Individuals with responsibility for organisational environmental performance
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Understand fundamental environmental-management principles.
- Recognise environmental aspects and potential impacts.
- Conduct basic environmental risk assessments.
- Understand emergency preparedness for environmental incidents.
- Develop awareness of Environmental Management Systems.
- Improve waste-reduction, recycling and disposal practices.
- Support environmental inspections and audits.
- Maintain appropriate environmental records and documentation.
- Engage relevant stakeholders in environmental improvement.
- Promote more sustainable organisational practices.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
After completing the course material and required module quizzes, learners may proceed to the final examination.
- The examination is open book and must be completed within 2 hours.
- A minimum score of 70% is required to pass.
- Learners who do not pass may retake the examination.
- A maximum of three examination attempts is permitted within a 10-hour period.
- After three unsuccessful attempts, learners must wait 24 hours before another attempt.
- Learners should review the course material before retaking the assessment.
- Once the examination has been passed, it cannot be retaken solely to improve the score.
- All required course assessments must be successfully completed to finish the programme.
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